Month: February 2026

The Welfare State Germany Can’t Pay For

A large majority rejects the socialist welfare state as unaffordable. This is a golden opportunity to turn Germany in a more conservative, more prosperous direction.

Europe: The New Nations of Immigrants?

In many European countries with ancient histories, large segments of the population are recent arrivals who did not participate in nation-building and lack a stake in its continuation.

Approaching the Thought of Dalmacio Negro Pavón

Attempting to expound someone else’s thought is always a high-risk endeavor. But since I recently declared Dalmacio Negro Pavón the most significant political thinker in Spain in recent decades, with all due caution, I will outline what I consider to be some of the interpretive keys to Negro Pavón’s thought.

EU Summit: Competitiveness as a Pretext, Enlargement as the Objective

EU Summit: Competitiveness as a Pretext, Enlargement as the Objective

The informal retreat on February 12 reveals the tension between long-pending economic reform and mounting political pressure to fast-track Ukraine’s entry into the EU.

February 11, 2026
The Welfare State Germany Can’t Pay For

The Welfare State Germany Can’t Pay For

A large majority rejects the socialist welfare state as unaffordable. This is a golden opportunity to turn Germany in a more conservative, more prosperous direction.

February 11, 2026
Anti-Conversion Therapy Campaign Peddling “Disingenuous” Claims

Anti-Conversion Therapy Campaign Peddling “Disingenuous” Claims

Those pushing for a ban are not being open about what constitutes a ‘conversion practice.’

February 11, 2026
Europe: The New Nations of Immigrants?

Europe: The New Nations of Immigrants?

In many European countries with ancient histories, large segments of the population are recent arrivals who did not participate in nation-building and lack a stake in its continuation.

February 11, 2026
European Parliament Backs Digital Currency Proposal

European Parliament Backs Digital Currency Proposal

Unlike cash, a proposed ‘digital euro’ would create a permanent record of every transaction, purchase, and financial activity.

February 10, 2026
Germany: Car Lobby Accuses EU of Ignoring Industry Crisis

Germany: Car Lobby Accuses EU of Ignoring Industry Crisis

A VDA survey shows most German carmakers plan to delay or cancel investments due to Brussels regulations—amid rising competition in the electric vehicle market.

February 10, 2026
European Parliament Approves 2040 Emissions Cut Target

European Parliament Approves 2040 Emissions Cut Target

As adopted, the deal permits up to 5% of emissions cuts to be achieved through international carbon credits.

February 10, 2026
Approaching the Thought of Dalmacio Negro Pavón

Approaching the Thought of Dalmacio Negro Pavón

Attempting to expound someone else’s thought is always a high-risk endeavor. But since I recently declared Dalmacio Negro Pavón the most significant political thinker in Spain in recent decades, with all due caution, I will outline what I consider to be some of the interpretive keys to Negro Pavón’s thought.

February 10, 2026
EU Migration Policy Tightened as Centre-Right Aligns with Conservatives

EU Migration Policy Tightened as Centre-Right Aligns with Conservatives

An unusual alliance of centre-right, conservative, and nationalist parties pushed through measures aimed at curbing asylum applications and speeding up returns.

February 10, 2026
French National Assembly Resists Calls for Inquiry into Epstein Links

French National Assembly Resists Calls for Inquiry into Epstein Links

France’s LFI seeks a parliamentary investigation into allegations of political interference and party financing tied to Epstein.

February 10, 2026
U.S. to Hand Over Key NATO Command Posts to European Allies

U.S. to Hand Over Key NATO Command Posts to European Allies

NATO’s southern command in Naples will be given to Italy, while the Norfolk command in Virginia will be transferred to Britain.

February 10, 2026
More Channel Crossings Under Starmer Than Any Previous UK PM

More Channel Crossings Under Starmer Than Any Previous UK PM

Since Starmer took office, a weekly average of nearly 800 migrants arrived in England from France illegally.

February 10, 2026